Senior Clinical Psychologist

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health organization is seeking a Clinical Psychologist in Manchester to work with older people. The role involves providing specialist psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions, notably for individuals living with dementia. Candidates must have eligibility for Chartered Clinical Psychologist registration and relevant experience. The position offers various benefits including generous annual leave, competitive pay enhancements, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card Discounts

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Qualifications

• Eligible for registration as a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with the British Psychological Society and registration with the HCPC.
• Experience at band 7 level, with potential to move to band 8a upon gaining required experience.
• Ability to conduct community work and home visits safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessments and interventions for older people.
• Support team interventions for individuals living with dementia.
• Contribute to research, audit, and quality improvement efforts.

Skills

Psychological assessments

Evidence-based therapies

Community work

Education

Chartered Clinical Psychologist registration

Relevant experience for band 7/8a

Job description

Clinical Psychologist – Older Adult Specialty Band 7/8a - 1.0 wte

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical psychologist with interest in working with older people to join the Salford Older Adult Community Mental Health Team.

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to provide specialist psychological assessments, formulation and interventions to older people and their families. The successful candidate will also support team interventions for individuals living with dementia. There will be opportunities for consultation work and training, and involvement in developments and audit.

Responsibilities

• Direct clinical work with older people with a range of organic and functional difficulties, including delivering evidence-based therapies, carrying out complex assessment and developing shared formulations.
• Work with the team to develop psychological and trauma-informed ways of understanding distress.
• Support and develop research, audit and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Eligible for registration as a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with the British Psychological Society and registration with the HCPC.
• Experience and competencies sufficient for a preceptorship at band 7, with the potential to move to band 8a upon meeting required experience.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake community work and home visiting safely and efficiently.

Benefits

• Pay Enhancements
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

This advert closes on Sunday 25 Jan 2026.